educe

verb

i-ˈdüs How to pronounce educe (audio)
 also  -ˈdyüs
educed; educing
Synonyms of educenext

transitive verb

1
: to bring out (something, such as something latent)
2
: deduce
educible
i-ˈdü-sə-bəl How to pronounce educe (audio)
 also  -ˈdyü-
adjective
eduction
i-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce educe (audio)
noun

Synonyms

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educe, evoke, elicit, extract, extort mean to draw out something hidden, latent, or reserved.

educe implies the bringing out of something potential or latent.

educed order out of chaos

evoke implies a strong stimulus that arouses an emotion or an interest or recalls an image or memory.

a song that evokes warm memories

elicit usually implies some effort or skill in drawing forth a response.

careful questioning elicited the truth

extract implies the use of force or pressure in obtaining answers or information.

extracted a confession from him

extort suggests a wringing or wresting from one who resists strongly.

extorted their cooperation by threatening to inform

Examples of educe in a Sentence

the gift of a puppy finally educed a response from the shy boy
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In 2013, the Serbian player Viktor Troicki was given an 18-month ban, which was later educed to 12 months, for declining a blood test at a tournament. —Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Latin educere to draw out, from e- + ducere to lead — more at tow entry 1

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of educe was in 1603

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educe

verb
i-ˈd(y)üs How to pronounce educe (audio)
educed; educing
: to bring out : elicit
educe a response
educible
-ˈd(y)ü-sə-bəl
adjective
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